Assistant Director of Catering

Westin Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

HHM Hospitality is seeking an Assistant Director of Catering to optimize event sales and guest satisfaction while conforming to brand standards and sustainability goals. You will lead and train associates, review banquet orders, manage budgets, and help develop menus and themes within corporate guidelines.

This on-site role may require holidays and weekends; familiarity with food and wine is essential. A associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred, with 3-5 years of related hospitality sales

Formación

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3-5 years sales experience in hospitality.
• Knowledge of food and wine is essential.

Responsabilidades

• Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
• Analyze banquet event orders, to ensure that all room set-ups, equipment, supplies, staffing and menus meet/exceed customer's expectations.
• Recommend, implement, monitor, and control the banquet budget and coordinate with event budgets to maximize revenue and minimize expenses.
• Develop and implement, in conjunction with sales and convention services, special packages, and create new menus and themes within corporate guidelines.
• Ensure cash handling policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Monitor and control the maintenance of the meeting space and equipment to protect hotel assets and ensure a safe work environment.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Conocimientos

Food & wine knowledge

Educación

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Opportunity: Assistant Director of Catering

Optimize catering sales and achieve guest satisfaction in accordance with established guest service and sustainability standards.

Your Growth Path

Director of Food & Beverage – Director of Sales

Your Focus

• Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
• Analyze banquet event orders, to ensure that all room set-ups, equipment, supplies, staffing and menus meet/exceed customer's expectations.
• Recommend, implement, monitor, and control the banquet budget and coordinate with event budgets to maximize revenue and minimize expenses.
• Develop and implement, in conjunction with sales and convention services, special packages, and create new menus and themes within corporate guidelines.
• Ensure cash handling policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Monitor and control the maintenance of the meeting space and equipment to protect hotel assets and ensure a safe work environment.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Your Background and Skills

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3-5 years related sales experience in hospitality industry
• Knowledge of food/wine is essential.

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching stooping kneeling, or crouching.

What We Believe

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About Us

HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law.